Sermons by Rev. Jared Witt (Page 2)
The Spirit, The Bond of Love
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE SEASON OF PENTECOST October 12, 2025 PRELUDE: All Creatures of Our God and King/This Is My Father’s World Arr. Gayle Tankersley CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 66) One: Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! All: We join with all creation, singing to the glory of God’s name.…
The Spirit of Freedom
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE SEASON OF PENTECOST September 28, 2025 PRELUDE: Holy Spirit Ever Dwelling arr. Melissa Blanton CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Lamentations 1 and 3) One: In the midst of war and division, we wait for God. All: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, God’s mercies never come to an end. One: In the midst of devastation and loss, we…
Life Under the Influence of Spirit
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE SEASON OF PENTECOST CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION September 7, 2025 PRELUDE: God of the Sparrow Sally Drennan Mossing CALL TO WORSHIP: One: Like clay on a wheel All: God’s Spirit forms us: shaping us, molding us, creating us. …
On Careers and Callings
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE SEASON OF PENTECOST August 31, 2025 PRELUDE: Fantasia in D minor Telemann CALL TO WORSHIP: One:Gathered to worship God, All:we are all right where we belong. One:Called to this celebration of worship by God’s Spirit, All:we approach God with joy in our hearts. One:Nourished by the love of God – who lives in the richness we name…
Dreams Shaped By Discipleship
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE SEASON OF PENTECOST August 17, 2025 PRELUDE: Offertorio Domenico Zipoli CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 82) One: God gives justice to the weak and the orphan. All: God rescues the weak and the needy. One: Blessed be the one, holy, and living God, now and forever. All: Gathered…
Our Real Work
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE SEASON OF PENTECOST August 10, 2025 PRELUDE: Concerto in G Major (P. 129): Antonio Vivaldi: Andante molto Meribeth Risebig, oboe Claudia Risebig, bassoon CALL TO WORSHIP: (based on Hebrews 11) One: Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the convictions of things not seen. All: Like Abraham,…
Moving Forward with Wisdom & Courage
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE SEASON OF PENTECOST CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION August 3, 2025 PRELUDE: Morning Prayer Nicholas Palmer CALL TO WORSHIP: One: Friends, we have been raised with Christ to new life, All: We don’t always see this, but we want to! One: We’ve been freed from every fear and granted every grace. All: We don’t always experience this,…
Becoming Beautiful Icons
Liturgy for 7.6.25 (Experimental Eastern Orthodoxy + Communion) Cover image: Andrei Rublev’s Trinity Icon (early 15th century) The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom* (See note) Prelude, Procession of Holy Scripture, Lighting of Candles Mystic Flute— Alan Hovhaness One: Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and…
(En)gendering gladness
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE SEASON OF PENTECOST June 22, 2025 PRELUDE: Shall We Gather At The River arr. Mayo CALL TO WORSHIP: One: Friends, we gather today to affirm our baptisms. Through baptism we recognize and claim one another as kin in the family of Christ. We are…
On Fathers and Families
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE TRINITY SUNDAY & FATHER’S DAY June 15, 2025 PRELUDE: Faith Of Our Fathers by Keveren CALL TO WORSHIP: One: Listen! Listen for the voice of God, naming us all: Holy. Beloved. Cherished. Valued. All: We believe you delight in us! One: Make us people who recognize and proclaim your beauty and goodness in unexpected places.…